2 months on oral fin+ topical min. Age 24 Progress Pictures 10/8/2025
A 24-year-old shared their 2-month progress using oral finasteride (1mg) four times a week, topical minoxidil (5%) daily, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hair loss. They experienced initial headaches and shedding but plan to continue the regimen due to positive results.
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